Global Scans · France · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Discontent with political elites and country performance is driving the discourse and demand for action from the French public. With Presidential elections due in May 2017 it remains to be seen whether another political earthquake may happen in one of the EU's founding countries.

• [New] France is expected to grow steadily in next coming years with its strategic investments in smart border technologies, with over 70% of airports adopting biometric e-gates for seamless passenger processing. Market Data Forecast
• [New] By 2028, CMA CGM's French-flagged fleet will increase from 30 to 40 vessels. MarineLink
• [New] The CMA CGM NOTRE DAME is the first in a series of ten next-generation containerships that are larger, more efficient and will all be registered under the French flag. MarineLink
• [New] A study focused on a region in northern France found that V1G and V2G deployment could reduce 2040 peak loads on grids by 6% and 9%, respectively. IEA
• [New] Germany and France lead primarily through strong absorptive capacity, supported by diversified trade structures and robustness to disruption. Consultancy Europe
• [New] Strong commitments to enhance liveability by forward-thinking municipal authorities will likely create opportunities for mixed-use developments in reimagined urban areas - such as that of the mayoralty of Neuilly-sur-Seine in France, and the redevelopment of La Defence. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] Currently the world's second-biggest tourist destination, just behind France, Spain is expected to consolidate its recent success in 2026. BBC News
• [New] The largest human project ever actually entered its final reactor phase; the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, a joint tokamak project undertaken by 34 countries in southern France, continues its development, though it's unlikely to be operational until at least 2039. BGR
• [New] The French utility's current forecast is 350-370 TWh, while some analysts estimate output could reach around 380 TWh in 2026. LinkedIn
• [New] Danone plans to acquire Australia-based MADE Group, a fast-growing health and wellness food and beverage company, as part of the French dairy giant's strategy to expand in high-protein and functional nutrition products, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region. CNS Media
• [New] Europe is expected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the increasing use of remote eye trackers in the aerospace sector, as well as the rapid expansion of the gaming industry in Italy, the UK, and France. Precedence Research
• [New] SoftBank pledged €75 billion for a 5 GW AI infrastructure project in France, including a major Dunkirk hub and an initial 3.1 GW phase targeted for 2031. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] The French Government has announced it will increase support for electrification from €5.5 billion to €10 billion per year by 2030. Climate Change Committee
• [New] French nuclear output could reach 380 TWh, supported by stronger reactor availability. LinkedIn
• [New] To eliminate risk, France requires a double lock system: wrapping a new quantum algorithm together with your current, proven legacy encryption. Quantum's Business
• [New] In an age of declining civic participation, France is creating no-strings opportunities for people to make an impact, one hour at a time. Reasons to be Cheerful

Last updated: 08 July 2026